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Definition of kalimeris
kalimeris
/kəˈlɪmərɪs/
ka · lim · er · is
Plural:kalimeris
kalimeris Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A perennial herbaceous flowering plant of the genus Kalimeris in the aster family (Asteraceae), native to East Asia, cultivated for its abundant, daisy-like blossoms.
Example
"The gardener planted kalimeris along the border to ensure a continuous display of pale blue and white blooms throughout the late summer."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'kalos' (meaning 'beautiful') and 'meris' (meaning 'part'), likely referring to the attractive ray florets or well-formed structure of the flower.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kalimeris. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kalimeris